Leaders

Ryan Sutherland, pastor

A Montana native who moved to Missoula in 2006 after graduating from Westminster Theological Seminary. He and fellow MT native (and Westminster grad), Christian Cryder, planted All Souls and began public worship in September of 2008. Ryan was elected to lead the church as Senior Pastor in the fall of 2013.

Ryan has been married to Rachel since 2001 and are busy raising their four active children. They enjoy all the urban activities that Missoula has to offer (parades, summer festivals, etc), but especially the great craft beer. As a family, the Sutherland's also enjoy rafting and skiing/snowboarding, and hiking together.

Ric Hauer, elder

Professor of Limnology and Institute of Ecology Director at the University of Montana. Ric is one of the first elders elected to serve our church. He is happily married to Brenda and has two grown children and five grandchildren.

Joe Kesler, elder

Joe is the CEO of First Montana Bank and is also one of the first elders elected to serve All Souls. He is happily married to Nancy and they have five adult children.

Jesse Barnett, music leader

A musician and "taco al pastor" officionado who has been leading our worship music since 2013. Jesse comes from a family of musicians and worship leaders. He's married to Tami and has two children.

Rachel Sutherland, children's director

Rachel has been involved with the children of All Souls since the church began, but formally took over the job of director in the fall of 2016. She coordinates volunteers, plans family events, finds curriculum, and a host of other ministries!